| Let's get warmed up to the idea of repurposing the dining room by removing the table setting and all but one chair. Now you have the home office you've been wanting. Use a couple of drawers in the adjacent buffet for file storage. Return chairs to table when company arrives. Easy. Done. Private Comment
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| For an instant playroom, bring in a couple of storage units for organization. Choose a table that isn't too delicate and looks better after a few beatings. Remember the worn look is on-trend these days. When company comes for dinner, cover table with a pretty tablecloth and scrub crayon markings from the wall. Last, add ambiance. Everything looks better in candlelight. Private Comment
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| If your gatherings are more casual, why not make a pool table the focal point of your space? To prevent your dining room from looking like the local billiards hall, upgrade to a nicer table and toss a great area rug underneath. Private Comment
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| For a bookworm, turning the dining room into a library may prove to be a useful solution. And if you also have family members who treat your house like a hotel, install a Murphy bed within your built-ins. This also helps to alleviate the problem of finding somewhere to stuff that pesky air mattress each morning. Private Comment
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